Employer gift matching

Norfolk Southern Matching Gift Program

Norfolk Southern matches employee donations at 1:1 based on available guidelines.

Quick answer

Yes. Norfolk Southern matches eligible employee donations at 1:1. The listed minimum gift is $25. The maximum match is $20,000. Requests are due within 90 days of original donation date.

Donated recently? Open the matching-gift instructions and submit the request while the receipt is handy.

Go to Norfolk Southern's matching portal
You'll go to Norfolk Southern's matching-gift portal:
thoroughbredgiving.nscorp.com

Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.

Quick Facts

These are the available rules for gifts that may qualify for matching.

Match ratio1:1
Minimum gift$25
Maximum match$20,000
Submission deadlineThe Norfolk Southern Foundation must receive the completed matching gift form from the nonprofit within 90 days of the original donation date.
Eligible employeesFull-time employees
RetireesNot disclosed
Volunteer grantsAvailable
Faith-based eligibilityNot disclosed

Employee Eligibility Requirements

The following employee types may be eligible for matching.

Full-TimeYes
Part-TimeNo
RetiredNot disclosed
Volunteer GrantsYes

Matching Gift Program Details

Norfolk Southern matches employee donations under the guidelines below:

  • Higher education institutions
  • Arts and cultural organizations
  • Environmental and conservation organizations
  • Food banks
  • And select other nonprofits

Nonprofit eligibility: Most nonprofits including higher education, arts and cultural organizations, environmental/conservation organizations, food banks, and select other nonprofits are listed.

Faith-based eligibility: Not disclosed.

Norfolk Southern Matching Gift Submission Process

Submission mode: Employee Required. Employees should submit the matching gift request through the employer's giving portal or matching process.

  1. Find your donation receipt.
  2. Open Norfolk Southern's matching-gift portal or employee giving process.
  3. Search for the nonprofit you donated to.
  4. Enter the donation amount and donation date.
  5. Upload or reference your receipt if requested.
  6. Submit while the gift is still eligible: within 90 days of original donation date.

Submit through the matching portal at thoroughbredgiving.nscorp.com.

Submission Deadline
The Norfolk Southern Foundation must receive the completed matching gift form from the nonprofit within 90 days of the original donation date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Norfolk Southern match employee donations?

Yes. Norfolk Southern has a listed matching gift program for eligible employee donations.

What is Norfolk Southern's matching gift ratio?

Norfolk Southern's listed matching gift ratio is 1:1.

What is Norfolk Southern's matching gift maximum?

Norfolk Southern's listed maximum match is $20,000.

What is Norfolk Southern's matching gift deadline?

Requests are due within 90 days of original donation date.

Are part-time Norfolk Southern employees eligible?

No. Part-time employees are not currently listed as eligible.

Does Norfolk Southern offer volunteer grants?

Yes. Volunteer grants are listed as available.

Does Norfolk Southern match donations to religious organizations?

Public DTD page lists specific nonprofit categories and select other nonprofits; faith-based eligibility is not explicit.

Last updatedJune 4, 2026

Program details may change, so employees should confirm current requirements inside the employer giving portal or with their HR, benefits, or social impact team.

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